framework of a house; structure of a Chinese character; layout of an article
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
framework; structural form (of a building)
Original meaning, refers to the load-bearing skeleton and layout of a traditional Chinese timber-framed house.
The framework structure of this ancient building is very stable.
The architect must first design the framework of the house.
noun
stroke structure; composition (of a Chinese character)
A key concept in Chinese calligraphy and character learning, referring to the balanced arrangement of strokes and components within the character's square space.
When learning calligraphy, you must pay attention to the structure of the characters.
The stroke structure of this character is arranged very evenly.
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The teacher criticized my handwriting for having a loose character structure.
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layout; organization; framework (of an article or composition)
literaryUsed metaphorically to describe the overall arrangement of ideas, paragraphs, and arguments in a piece of writing.
The layout of this thesis is very clear and logical.
Before writing an article, you should first conceive its framework.
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The narrative framework of the novel is very grand.